There are 3 ways to get from Laon to Chartres by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Laon to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
3h 47m€48–74Drive 217.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Laon to Chartrescar 217.6 km
2h 40m€33–48Train, line 91 bus
- Take the train from Laon to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Valenciennes to Gare Montparnassebus 91
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 25m€48–74
Laon to Chartres by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laon to Chartres is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Laon to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Laon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Laon and arriving at Chartres via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Laon and Chartres is 232 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Laon to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Laon to Chartres, including transfers.
Laon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laon to Chartres is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Laon to Chartres.
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What companies run services between Laon, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Laon to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 3h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Laon to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Bus from Valenciennes to Gare Montparnasse
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/en
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